Guest thla Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 So i'm ordering my Transformer from the UK now (Got delayed again over here :rolleyes:) and since i guess i won't be getting a compatible plug(Yes i know they're cheap :P), and would rather want it charging via the PC anyway, i was wondering if charging over USB 3.0 is the same as the wallplug adapter? Or are they doing some kind of trickery with the USB cable that isn't in the specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vadimus Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 So i'm ordering my Transformer from the UK now (Got delayed again over here :rolleyes:) and since i guess i won't be getting a compatible plug(Yes i know they're cheap :P), and would rather want it charging via the PC anyway, i was wondering if charging over USB 3.0 is the same as the wallplug adapter? Or are they doing some kind of trickery with the USB cable that isn't in the specs? Second scenario is more likely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SilentMobius Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Given that USB 3 can't hold 15v DC according to the spec and the PSU for the transformer outputs 15v, It's pretty much impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cunnpole Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Mine is plugged in via usb3 and its more of a drip feed than a full charge. Its more than enough for permanent use and pc connection though (very handy when developing software). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thla Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) This puppy isn't going to be charged by anything let alone USB 3.0 :rolleyes: Amazon actually just sent it as is, and wrapped it in a piece of brown plastic with the shipping label on it. That didn't turn out too well :P They're already sending me a replacement though, but quite the annoyance to just anxiously await the thing and get something like that <_< Edited May 24, 2011 by thla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuntdouble Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 This puppy isn't going to be charged by anything let alone USB 3.0 :rolleyes: Amazon actually just sent it as is, and wrapped it in a piece of brown plastic with the shipping label on it. That didn't turn out too well :P They're already sending me a replacement though, but quite the annoyance to just anxiously await the thing and get something like that <_< Looks like a truck ran over it. =/ Hope your delivery guy gets fired (if it happened after it left the depot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thla Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Looks like a truck ran over it. =/ Hope your delivery guy gets fired (if it happened after it left the depot). At the very least something heavy fell on it, i could see it on how the impact basically bursted the sides open, not to mention the huge impact crater in the bottom center. I asked them to make sure the replacement was packaged securely and properly, but they merely replied that their way of packaging was proven as the most effective in protecting the package :P They of course assured me that the new package would arrive securely, and if not they would of course help me with that too. I'm mostly a bit annoyed with having to return it, the device was cracked open, i'm no expert but usually with stuff like batteries you're not supposed to be shipping them anywhere if it's damaged, and with that kind of damage i can't imagine that the battery wasn't damaged when it was bent like that, not to mention all the fine particles of plastic and glass which could easily escape packaging like that. Anyway they insisted so i'll be sending it back just as soon as i've got my replacement, but i feel like a borderline criminal shipping potentially hazardous materials back. Edited May 24, 2011 by thla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leisurefix Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 At the very least something heavy fell on it, i could see it on how the impact basically bursted the sides open, not to mention the huge impact crater in the bottom center. I asked them to make sure the replacement was packaged securely and properly, but they merely replied that their way of packaging was proven as the most effective in protecting the package :P They of course assured me that the new package would arrive securely, and if not they would of course help me with that too. I'm mostly a bit annoyed with having to return it, the device was cracked open, i'm no expert but usually with stuff like batteries you're not supposed to be shipping them anywhere if it's damaged, and with that kind of damage i can't imagine that the battery wasn't damaged when it was bent like that, not to mention all the fine particles of plastic and glass which could easily escape packaging like that. Anyway they insisted so i'll be sending it back just as soon as i've got my replacement, but i feel like a borderline criminal shipping potentially hazardous materials back. Is it possible to see how they assemble the device from the pile of bits that you have there? Interested for when it comes to having to replace the battery, and of course that lifelong fascination and joy in just taking things apart. Can you see how the front & back clip in to the metal frame? Thanks :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thla Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Not going to mess around with it, not gonna jeopardize them taking it back, or endure whatever discomfort of inhaling and touching microshards of glass and plastic :P Edited May 24, 2011 by thla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iamdarren Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) on amazon theres a section to leave feedback just on packaging... i think they pride themselves on this sh!t make sure you dont forget to comment ;-) Edited May 24, 2011 by iamdarren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thla Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Received replacement today, same packaging, did survive it this time around though. :P As far as i could tell it doesn't charge on either USB 2.0 or USB 3.0, atleast the charging icon never pops up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smovs Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Received replacement today, same packaging, did survive it this time around though. :rolleyes: That's good to know <_< I have a Transformer coming from Amazon (UK) too, how did they deliver yours? Normal postal service or DHL/UPS...? I'm curious 'cos I gave them a PO box address ("døgnpost") 'cos I don't want to deal with the post office, but if they're using something other than the postal service, then I should probably change the delivery address :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thla Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 That's good to know :rolleyes: I have a Transformer coming from Amazon (UK) too, how did they deliver yours? Normal postal service or DHL/UPS...? I'm curious 'cos I gave them a PO box address ("døgnpost") 'cos I don't want to deal with the post office, but if they're using something other than the postal service, then I should probably change the delivery address :P They used Post Danmark, and i assume Royal Mail from the UK > DK part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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